After experiencing a heartbreaking loss to unranked but surging Illinois to kick off the New Year, the No. 16 Iowa Hawkeyes (12-4, 2-1 Big Ten) traveled to Ann Arbor, Michigan and came away with a crucial 94-85 win over the No. 14 Wolverines (13-3, 3-2 Big Ten) before the first viewing audience to watch a Big Ten women’s basketball game on Fox. It’s a victory that keeps them in good standing in a fiercely competitive Big Ten that is up for grabs.
After a back-and-forth battle in the beginning stages, the Hawkeyes got it going during the second and third quarters, outscoring the Wolverines 48-37. In the last minute of the game, Michigan started to make some inroads with some big shots that quickly cut the Hawkeyes’ 10-point lead to five. But Iowa held on and its win was due in large part to some stellar offensive performances by four of its starters.
Of course, Caitlin Clark was on mark and ended with a game-high 28 points to go along with eight rebounds and three assists. Monika Czinano was a major contributor as well, notching 19 points, a game-high eight assists and five rebounds. Also, McKenna Warnock continued to be on a roll as she finished with 14 points and five rebounds. Kate Martin played solid with 10 points, two rebounds and one assist.
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